They have battled fires, rendered help to those in need … and changed a lot of diapers! Between March and July of this year, nine babies were born to crew members. It has been quite a busy year for the members of the Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Fire District. Many associates within Glatfelter serve or have served as emergency responders, with a combined 760+ years of experience.ĬA Firefighters Celebrate Baby Boom with Photo Shoot In addition to its specialized insurance solutions, VFIS holds a unique position in the market due to its immersion within the emergency services field. “Today, VFIS insures about 50 percent of the fire and EMS departments in the entire country.” “I recall Art telling me he would consider VFIS to be a tremendous success if we wrote one-third of the fire departments in Pennsylvania,” said Tony Campisi, president of Glatfelter Insurance Group. Since then, the company has expanded both its coverages and services to include risk management education, training and consulting used by fire departments and emergency medical services countrywide.

Glatfelter launched the first Accident & Sickness policy tailored for firefighters in 1969. Originally named Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services, VFIS began when Arthur J. “We look forward to many more years of serving with the same passion, commitment and genuine care that has become synonymous with VFIS since day one.” “We were the pioneers 50 years ago, and today we continue our work to meet the evolving needs and secure the future for first responders,” said Troy Markel, president of VFIS. The event featured presentations from VFIS leaders and regional directors on how Glatfelter has provided critical insurance coverage and meaningful support for fire departments and emergency service organizations across North America. V FIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with associates and community leaders at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York, PA. VFIS Celebrates 50 Years of Serving First Responders Through support networks, conferences, workshops and scholarships, the NFFF has led a nationwide effort to develop and expand programming for the entire fire service community.įor more information about Pierce Manufacturing, the NFFF and the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, visit /climb. The organization also works within the fire service community to reduce firefighter deaths and injuries. The NFFF honors and remembers America’s fallen firefighters by providing resources to assist their families in rebuilding their lives. At Pierce, we’re committed to supporting the fire service beyond the apparatus, and the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is just one way we can help maintain programs that support fire service survivors.” “The work of the NFFF is critically important, and it is an honor to partner with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department each year for a day of remembrance. “It’s important to recognize that no community or fire department is invulnerable to the inherent risks firefighters face each day,” said Jim Johnson, president of Pierce Manufacturing.

At the equivalent of the 78th floor, the highest floor reached by a firefighter on 9/11, participants stated the name of the individual on their badge and rang a fire bell in their honor. Each climber wore a badge with the name and photograph of one of the fallen firefighters. The dedicated participants of the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Lambeau Field ascended 110 stories-the height of World Trade Center Towers. “Over the past seven years, it has been an honor to help build awareness and share the mission of the NFFF, as well as climb alongside so many individuals and teams who come together to show they will never forget.” Shauna Walesh, a firefighter with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department.

“The events of Septemmotivated me, and many others in my profession, to become firefighters and serve our communities,” said Lt. Nearly 2,200 members of the fire service, their families, friends and community members climbed the steps of historic Lambeau Field to pay tribute to the 343 FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives on 9/11. reported that its seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, in partnership with the Green Bay, WI, Metro Fire Department, raised more than $115,000 with all proceeds directly benefitting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). Memorial Stair Climb Raises $115,000 for NFFF

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